Cost Of Living
Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.
Amenities
It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.
Crime
High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.
Employment
The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.
Schools
Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.
Ratings
Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.
| Statistic | Lax Kw'alaams 1 | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 26.0% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 9.1% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 19.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
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